Former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard defended former President Trump's appearance at Arlington National Cemetery, while criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris' recent interview.
Former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has defended former President Donald Trump's appearance at Arlington National Cemetery, while criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris' recent interview with CNN's Dana Bash.
Gabbard, who attended the ceremony alongside Trump, said she did not witness the alleged altercation between campaign staff and a cemetery official. She also said she was told the Trump campaign had received permission to bring a camera for the occasion.
Gabbard Defends Trump at Arlington, Analyzes Harris Interview as 'Weak' and 'Afraid'
"I checked with the campaign on this question, and they have exchanges with the officials at Arlington Cemetery. They were approved to bring a camera there to document this historic and momentous day that should not be forgotten by any American," Gabbard told Bash.
Gabbard also criticized Harris' interview with Bash, saying she came off as "weak" and "afraid."
Gabbard Defends Trump at Arlington, Analyzes Harris Interview as 'Weak' and 'Afraid'
"I think it's very clear that Vice President Harris is a weak and ineffective leader. She's not able to stand up for our country or defend our values," Gabbard said. "Her interview with Dana Bash was a perfect example of this. She was afraid to answer tough questions and couldn't even defend her own policies."
The Army released a statement last week saying a cemetery official had been "pushed aside" while attempting to enforce a ban on photography. Gabbard said she was not aware of this incident.
Gabbard Defends Trump at Arlington, Analyzes Harris Interview as 'Weak' and 'Afraid'
Trump's campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
* Gabbard is a former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii who ran for president in 2020.
* Gabbard has been critical of both the Democratic and Republican parties.
* The Army has said that the matter of the alleged altercation is closed.
